Description
Dreamsicle Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of orange and vanilla in a moist and fluffy cupcake topped with a creamy creamsicle frosting. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, from summer parties to afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Creamsicle Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in the vanilla extract, orange extract, and orange zest.
- Combine Batter: Add dry ingredients in batches, alternating with milk. Stir in orange food coloring if desired.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool and frost with creamsicle frosting.
Notes
- Chill frosting slightly before piping if needed.
- Garnish with orange zest or sprinkles for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake with frosting
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
